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Ateneo de Davao University

Roxas Blvd., Davo City

2017 AdDU Institutional Tracer Study

QUESTIONNAIRE

Dear Ateneo Graduate,

Ateneo de Davao is currently conducting an institutional tracer study of its graduates covering 2012-2016
in order to get feedback regarding the employment profile, nature and quality of education and formation
obtained from the University, experience in the workplace, and the general well-being of our Ateneo
graduates.
The information you provide will assist the institution in crafting future educational reforms so as to
respond more efficiently to the needs of labor institutions and the society. Your responses to this survey will
be strictly kept confidential to assure the protection of your privacy and to ensure utmost anonymity.
We would, therefore, be truly grateful if you could furnish information to the questions asked.
Thank you for your support and kind cooperation.

Personal Information

Name: (Optional) __Kent Howell__________ Giangan_________________________ Paimalan

(Given Name) (Middle Name) (Surname/Family Name)

Course/s Finished at AdDU: BS Architecture Year/s Graduated:2016

Present Address: B4 L2 Prudence Street, SGR Village, Catalunan Grande, Davao City

Home Address: Same as present address

Age: 28 Sex: Male Civil Status: Single Religion: Protestant

E-mail address: paimalankent@gmail.com Contact Number/s: 09339531608

A. On AdDUs Mission/Vision

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1. As a graduate of AdDU, to what extent would you rate the universitys Vision/Mission statement in terms of
these parameters? The rating ranges from 1 (least agreement) to 6 (most agreement). Please note that there
are no correct or wrong answers here. Your most honest response to these items could help the university
assess its institutional operations to further improve its services to students, alumni and the wider community.

Kindly put a check under the number that best

Parameters reflects your rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. AdDU Vision/Mission is defined (e.g. it is clear, easily /
understood and motivating)
2. AdDU Vision/Mission is brief (e.g. Is straight to the point and /
captures the meaning of the school as an organization)
3. AdDU Vision/Mission is realistic (e.g. Its terms are achievable /
given lifes realities)
4. AdDU Vision/Mission is relevant (e.g. Clearly enhance /
personal or the organizational mission)
5. AdDU Vision/Mission is congruent (e.g. It is completely aligned /
with the concerns of stakeholders such as students, faculty
and staff)
6. AdDU Vision/Mission is achievable/attainable [e.g. Set to /
challenge and are reachable with effort (raise the bar)]
7. I can completely articulate the AdDU Vision/Mission (e.g. Can /
clearly explain the vision/mission in own words to others)
8. I can activate the AdDU vision/mission (e.g. I can plan /
activities that are clearly aligned with vision/mission and
facilitates reflections on the connection)
9. I can assess the AdDU vision/mission in relation to my present /
achievements in life (e.g. Always addresses vision/ mission
when evaluating my activities)
10. I can uphold the AdDU vision/mission (e.g. Consistently /
upholds vision/mission in personal life)

2. To what extent can you say that you have understood with confidence1 the following terms, concepts and
principles articulated in the AdDU Vision/Mission? Rating options are as follows: 1 (least confidently
understood) to 6 (very confidently understood):

Kindly put a check under the number that best

Concepts/Principles reflects your rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Magis /
2. Fortes in fides /
3. Ad majorem Dei gloriam /
4. sui generis leadership /
5. cura personalis /
6. faith that does justice /
7. cultural expression of belief and non-belief /
8. cultural resilience and self-determination /
9. common good /
10. social justice /
11. inter-faith dialogue /
12. intercultural dialogue /
13. academic freedom /

Are there any other concepts or principles that you have learned in the AdDU Vision/Mission that were not
included in the list of items above? Please specify: _____________________________.
3. In the past one (1) year, to what extent would you believe that you have participated in activities and programs
that promote the following broad areas of concerns [Response options could range from never participated
(scored 0); rarely participated (scored 1); sometimes participated (scored 2); and often participated (scored 3)].
0

1The phrase, understood with confidence, means the capacity to articulate, express or convey with certainty and clarity the meaning of the
term, concept or principle even when interrogated by others.
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 Kindly put a check under the number that best
Particulars reflects your rating
Never Rarely Sometimes Often
(0) (1) (2) (3)
1. Developing leaders for the Church and human society /
2. Enacting a faith that does justice /
3. Addressing religious belief and non-belief and matters of /
religious faith
4. Empowering indigenous communities in their pursuit for self- /
determination
5. Serving the local and the universal Roman Catholic Church
[Note: Not applicable for Non-Catholics]
6. Promoting reforms in the Philippine educational system /
7. Participating in interreligious and intercultural dialogue /
8. Helping develop AdDU as a Filipino-Global and Quality /
education institution
9. Participating in the Alumni Affairs of AdDU /

4. In the past one (1) year, to what extent would you believe you have been engaged in the following specific
activities [Response options could range from never engaged (scored 0); rarely engaged (scored 1); sometimes
engaged (scored 2); and often engaged (scored 3)]

Kindly put a check under the number that

Particulars best reflects your rating
Never Rarely Sometimes Often
(0) (1) (2) (3)
1. Participated in any church-based groups or organizations /
2. Joined community mission activities such as medical mission, giving /
donations to poor communities, etc.
3. Participated in any professional organizations /
4. Served as a volunteer for causes that promote the interest of /
indigenous peoples.
5. Served as a volunteer for causes that promote environmental /
protection.
6. Served as a volunteer for causes that promote sustainable /
development.
7. Served as a volunteer for causes that promote good governance. /
8. Participated in discussions about religious beliefs and non-belief. /
9. Gave financial support or donations to environmental /
groups/organizations.
10. Gave financial support or donations to groups/organizations /
promoting the interest of indigenous peoples.
11. Gave financial support or donations to groups/organizations that /
advocate sustainable development.
12. Participated in discussions related to the K+12 educational reform. /
13. Participated in any AdDU curriculum reform discussions or /
meetings as alumni.
14. Joined rallies or movements that promote the issues of the poor /
15. Joined rallies or movements that promote human rights /
16. Joined rallies or movements that promote good governance /
17. Participated in discussions or activities on interreligious dialogue /
18. Joined retreats or recollections for your spiritual development /
19. Participated in a seminar or forum on climate change /
20. Joined, supported or advocated community initiatives that /
promote sustainable income generation
[NOTE: If all items were answered with NEVER, skip Question No. 5 and proceed to Question No. 6]
5. If ever you have been engaged in any way or in any degree on any of the activities mentioned in number 4
above, to which motivational factor would you mostly attribute this involvement? (Kindly encircle the letter
that reflects your most honest response.)

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 a. I am mostly engaged on these activities as a conscious response to my identity as an Atenean.
b. I am mostly engaged on these activities out of my personal choice to be socially involved.
c. I am mostly engaged on these activities out of duty as a member of an organization.
d. Others (please specify): _________________________

6. Based on your own honest assessment of your understanding and actualization of the AdDU Vision/Mission,
to what extent would you say that you have internalized your identity as an Atenean? (Please encircle the
number that best corresponds to your answer with 0 indicating no internalization and 6 indicating high
internalization).

Not internalized at all Highly internalized

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

7. Have you ever been employed or self-employed?

__/__Yes (Continue) ____No (Proceed to Employment Profile, Section B page 5)

8. In between your graduation from AdDU and your current or last employment, please tell me if you have
engaged in any of the following activities. Response option is either NO (scored 0) or YES (scored 1).

Kindly put a check under

the number that best
Particulars reflects your rating
NO YES
(0) (1)
(proceed to 3)
1. Completed a graduate degree before you were employed in your latest job.
/

2. Earned units in graduate studies before you were employed in your latest job.
/
3. Earned training certificates before you were employed in your latest job.
/
4. Had previous local employment experiences before you were employed in your
latest job.

5. Had been a member of any professional organization before you were employed in /
your latest job.

6. Had served as a member of any volunteer group or association before you were /
employed in your latest job.

7. Had been an OFW before you were employed in your latest job. /
/
8. Had friends, relatives or family members who have contacts in your latest job.
/
9. Had friends, relatives or family members who have actually worked ahead of you
in your latest job.

10. Had ever availed of wok placement programs organized by AdDU or Alumni affairs /
office such as job fairs after graduation.

11. Had ever availed of work placement programs organized by other agencies and /
institutions such as DOLE.

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B. Employment Profile

Section I. Kindly encircle the number that best reflects your answer.

1. What is your current employment status?

Employed 1 (Continue)
Unemployed 2 (proceed to #3)
Self-employed 3 (proceed to #5)

2. Is your current employment your 1st job after college? 1 Yes (proceed to #10)
2 No (proceed to #10)

3. Did you have any previous employment? 1 Yes (Continue)

2 No (proceed to #7)

4. Was your last employment your 1st job after college? 1 Yes (proceed to #8)
2 No (proceed to #8)

5. Were you ever employed prior to your present self-employment? 1 Yes (Continue)
2 No (Proceed to #10)

6. Was your last employment before your present self-employment your 1st job after college?
1 Yes (Proceed to #10)
2 No (Proceed to #10)

7. What are the reasons for your non-employment since graduation from college? [Note to Interviewer: Do
not read the choices]

Did not find a job related to my course -------------------- 1

Health reasons -------------------- 2
My family takes care of my needs -------------------- 3
I am not motivated enough to find a job -------------------- 4
Others, specify: __________________ --------------------- 5

(END OF INTERVIEW)

8. Are you currently looking for a job?

Yes ----- 1 (Proceed to #10) No ----- 2 (Continue)

9. Why are you not looking for another job? [Note to Interviewer: Do not read the choices]

Did not find a job related to my course -------------------- 1

Health reasons -------------------- 2
My family takes care of my needs -------------------- 3
I am not motivated enough to find a job -------------------- 4
Others, specify: __________________ --------------------- 5

10. What is the sector of your latest employment?

Government -------------------- 1
Private -------------------- 2
NGO -------------------- 3
INGO -------------------- 4
Others, specify: ____________ --------------------- 5

11. What is the exact address of your latest employer?

2nd Floor Door 5, J FIVE Building, Palma Gil Cor. Porras St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City
_________________________________________________________________________

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 12. What is the industry of your latest employment?

Mining, fishing, farming, agriculture --------------- 1

Construction, Assembly, Auto Assembly --------------- 2
Services such as teaching, hairdressing --------------- 3
Researcher, Artist --------------- 4
Manager, Head of an organization, Politician --------------- 5
Others, specify: Architecture --------------- 6

[NOTE TO THE INTERVIEWER: Before proceeding to Section II, kindly review the employment status of respondent
and encircle which one applies:]

Employed and current employment is 1st job after college -- 1 (Continue, ask all questions)
Employed and current employment is not 1st job after college -- 2 (Proceed to Section III)
Unemployed and last job was 1st job after college -- 3 (Continue but do not ask #4)
Unemployed and last job was not 1st job after college -- 4 (Proceed to Section III)
Self-employed but had previous employment as 1st job after college -- 5 (Continue but do not ask #4)
Self-employed but previous employment was not 1st job after college -- 6 (Proceed to Section III)
Self-employment as 1st job -- 7 (Continue, ask all questions)

Section II: This section is to be answered only by respondents whose employment status falls under category 1, 3,
5 and 7 above.

1. After graduation, how long did it take you to land on your first job?

Less than six months ----------------- 1

After one year ------------------ 2
More than a year ------------------ 3
Others, specify: _____ ------------------ 4

2. How did you land on your first job? [Note to the Interviewer: Do not read the choices]

Thru job fairs ---------- 1

Thru alumni affairs ---------- 2
Thru classified advertisements ---------- 3
Thru referrals from friends and family ---------- 4
Job was offered to me ---------- 5
Others, specify : _________ ---------- 6

3. What do you think were the factors that facilitated acquisition of your first job? (Check as many as applicable)

( ) Being an AdDU graduate

( ) Excellent academic performance in college (e.g. consistent deans lister, honor student)
( ) Family connections
( ) Referrals from peers and associates
( ) Personal knowledge and skills needed for the job
( ) My college degree is the qualification needed
( ) Others, specify: ________________________

[Note: If respondents employment status is categorized as either 1 or 7 above, continue. Otherwise, proceed to
Section IV]

4. What are the reason (s) for staying on your current job? (Check as many as applicable)

( ) Salaries and benefits

(/) Career challenge
( ) Related to special skill
( ) Related to course or program of study
( ) Proximity to residence
( ) Peer influence
( ) Family influence
( ) Other reason (s), please specify: ___________________________

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Section III: This section is to be answered by respondents who are employed, self-employed or used to be
employed and whose latest employment is NOT their first job after college (e.g. employment status
falls under category 2, 4 and 6 above).

1. How many jobs did you have prior to your latest employment?

( /) 1
( ) 2
( ) 3 or more

2. After graduation, how long did it take you to land on your first job?

Less than six months ----------------- 1

After one year ------------------ 2
More than a year ------------------ 3
Others, specify: _____ ------------------ 4

3. How did you land on your first job? [Note to the interviewer: Do not read the choices]

Thru job fairs ---------- 1

Thru alumni affairs ---------- 2
Thru classified advertisements ---------- 3
Thru referrals from friends and family ---------- 4
Job was offered to me ---------- 5
Others, specify : _________ ---------- 6

4. What were the factors that facilitated acquisition of your first job? (Check as many as applicable)

( ) Being an AdDU graduate

( ) Excellent academic performance in college (e.g. consistent deans lister, honor student)
( ) Family connections
(/ ) Referrals from peers and associates
(/ ) Personal knowledge and skills needed for the job
(/ ) My college degree is the qualification needed
( ) Others, specify: ________________________

5. How long did you stay in your first job?

( ) Less than a month ( ) 1 year to less than 2 years

( / ) 1 to 6 months ( / ) 2 years to less than 3 years
( ) 7 to 11 months ( ) 3 years to less than 4 years
( ) Others, please specify: ___________________

6. What were your reason (s) for changing job (s)? (Check as many as applicable)

(/ ) Salaries and benefits

(/ ) Career challenge
(/ ) Related to special skills
( ) Proximity to residence
( ) Other reason (s), please specify: _________________________

7. How did you land in your latest job? [Note to the interviewer: Do not read the choices]

Thru job fairs ---------- 1

Thru alumni affairs ---------- 2
Thru classified advertisements ---------- 3
Thru referrals from friends and family ---------- 4
Job was offered to me --------- 5
Others, specify : _________ ---------- 6

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8. What were the factors that facilitated acquisition of your latest job? (Check as many as applicable)

( ) Being an AdDU graduate

( ) Excellent academic performance in college (e.g. consistent deans lister, honor student)
( ) Family connections
( /) Referrals from peers and associates
(/ ) Personal knowledge and skills needed for the job
( /) My college degree is the qualification needed
( ) Others, specify: ________________________

Section IV: Employment Condition [Note to the Interviewer: This section is to be answered by ALL categories of
respondents]

1. What is/was your job-level position in your latest employment?

Rank-in-file or Clerical ----------------- 1

Professional-Technical-Supervisory ----------------- 2
Managerial or Executive ----------------- 3
Owner and Proprietor ----------------- 4
Others, specify: _______________ ----------------- 5

2. What were your reasons for accepting your latest job? (Check the top 3 reasons)

( /) Salary Package
( / ) Working Environment
( ) In line with academic training
(/ ) In line with personal interest/passion
( ) Pursuing a family business venture
( ) No other available jobs
( ) Others, specify: ________________________

3. What is/was your gross monthly income?

( /) Less than PhP 20,000

( ) PhP 21,000-PhP 30,000
( ) PhP 31,000-PhP 40,000
( ) PhP 41,000-PhP 50,000
( ) More than PhP 50,000

4. What other benefits do/did you get from your latest employment? (Check as many as applicable)

( ) Health insurance package for myself

( ) Health insurance package for my dependents
( ) Financial support for further studies (e.g. MA/PhD)
( ) Financial support for studies of my dependents
( ) Opportunity to travel within the country and abroad
( ) Housing support
(/ ) Opportunities to attend skills enhancement trainings and seminars
( ) Others, specify: _________________________

Section V: This section is to be answered only by respondents who are currently employed (e.g. employment
categories 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7)

1. Do you intend to stay in the same job or profession?

Yes ----- 1 No ------ 2

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Section VI: Employment Skills Matching [Note to the Interviewer: This section is to be answered by ALL categories
of respondents]

1. Can you say that you are/were practicing the expected profession based on your college degree?

Yes ------ 1 No ------ 2 DK -------- 3

2. How relevant was your program of study or curriculum at ADDU to your latest employment? (Give
a rating from 0 to 5, with 0 as not at all relevant and 5 as very much relevant)

Please tick under the number which best suits your answer
0 1 2 3 4 5
/

3. For each of the following items, please indicate how much you feel you have gained because of ADDU
education? Please give a rating from 1 to 6, with 1 as Quite a bit and 6 as Very Much.

Kindly put a check under the

number that best reflects your
Particulars
rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Develop my knowledge and skills applicable to a career /
2. Develop my ability to work as a team member /
3. Motivate me to do my best work /
4. Provide me with a broad overview of my course/major /
5. Sharpen my analytical, problem solving and research skills /
6. Develop my confidence to investigate new ideas /
7. Stimulate my enthusiasm for further learning /
8. Improve my skills in written communication /
9. Help to develop my ability to plan my work /
10. Use computers /
11. Make informed judgment /
12. Speak fluently and effectively /

4. What is/was your performance level in your latest job? (Response options range from poor (scored 1); needs
improvement (scored 2); satisfactory (scored 3); very satisfactory (scored 4) and outstanding (scored 5)].

1. Does the job with professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

2. Shows honesty and dedication to work always 1 2 3 4 5
3. Utilizes resources to its maximum level with initiative and resourcefulness 1 2 3 4 5
4. Works with harmonious and healthy human relations with peers, co-employees, and 1 2 3 4 5
superiors
5. Maintains a healthy and upright leadership 1 2 3 4 5
6. Reports to work promptly and regularly 1 2 3 4 5
7. Submits requirements/forms on time 1 2 3 4 5
8. Joins all activities with enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5
9. Shows commitment in doing the job 1 2 3 4 5
10. Does the job with passion 1 2 3 4 5

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 C. The Atenean Professional Assessment

1. How would you rate the contribution of the overall program of your study at AdDU to your personal knowledge,
skills and attitudes as a working professional?
(1= Not at all contributory to 5 = Excellent)

Please put a check under the number which best

Particulars reflects your rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 It enhanced academic knowledge of my field /
2 It developed my problem-solving skills /
3 It facilitated better research skills /
4 It developed learning efficiency /
5 It developed a reading habit /
6 It developed better comprehension skills /
7 It improved communication skills /
8 It improved information technology skills /
9 It enhanced team spirit and collaboration /
10 It developed critical thinking and reasoning /
11 It encouraged innovation and creativity /
12 It developed greater social concern /
13 It imparted a lifelong passion for learning /
Others (Please specify)
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2. To what extent would you say that the following educational strategies you experienced from AdDU is influential
to your overall development as a working professional?
(1 = Not at all influential to 6 = Very highly influential)

Please put a check under the number which best

Particulars reflects your rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Classroom lectures /
2 Actual hands-on and laboratory works /
3 Class reporting /
4 Individual consultation with the faculty /
5 Research and library works /
6 Field-based research /
7 Community immersions /
8 Reading assignments /
9 Oral examinations /
10 Powerpoint & other multimedia presentations /
11 Educational field tours /
12 Reflection/reaction papers /
13 Group projects /
14 Online and internet-based research & projects /
Others (Please specify)
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3. Would you say that the learning you gained through the following educational strategies you experienced at AdDU
is relevant to the demands of your profession in the workplace? (1 = Not at all Relevant to 6 = Very highly Relevant)

Please put a check under the number which best

Particulars
reflects your rating
Learning gained through.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Classroom lectures /
2 Actual hands-on and laboratory works /
3 Class reporting /
4 Individual consultation with the faculty /
5 Research and library works /
6 Field-based research /
7 Community immersions /
8 Reading assignments /
9 Oral examinations /
10 Powerpoint and other multimedia presentations /
11 Educational field tours /
12 Reflection/reaction papers /
13 Group projects /
14 Online and internet-based research and projects /
Others (Please specify)
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4. Would you say that the following program components helped you in the actual performance of your job?
Response options range from least helpful (scored 1) to most helpful (scored 6).

Please put a check under the number which best

Particulars reflects your rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 On the job training (OJT)/Practicum /
2 Minor/General education courses offered /
3 Major courses offered /
4 Optional subjects and electives offered /
5 Teaching competency of instructors /
6 Library materials /
7 Laboratory facilities /
8 Information Communication Technology (ICT) /
9 Academic advising /
10 Work placement program /
11 Remedial/tutorial programs /
12 Institutional linkages/networks /
13 Membership in professional organization /
Others (Please specify)
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5. Based on your experience in the workplace, evaluate the following skills and competencies in terms of their
importance in your current line of work. (Would you say that the following skills and competencies are important
in your current line of work?) (1 = Not important at all to 6 = Highly important)

Please put a check under the number which best

Particulars reflects your rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Oral communication skills /
2 Written communication skills /
3 Technical knowledge of ones field /
4 Entrepreneurial skills /
5 Social awareness and concern /
6 Critical thinking /
7 Inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue /
8 Leadership grounded on Ignatian spirituality /
9 Social research skills /
10 Ability to innovate and plan strategically /
11 Group dynamics and facilitating skills /
12 Project management skills /
13 Human resource management skill /
14 Graduate studies in your field (MA, PhD) /
Others (Please specify)
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***
Please provide contact address of your colleagues whom you know from your batch. This will help us to effectively
complete this tracer study.

1. Name:

Contact No: ___________________________________________________________

Email ID: _______________________________________________________________________

2. Name:

Contact No: ___________________________________________________

Email ID: _______________________________________________________________________

3. Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Contact No: ____________________________________________________________________

Email ID: _______________________________________________________________________

-END-

Thank You!

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